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The new 'megabrew' entity will be divided into nine regions, with group headquarters in Belgium. Pic:iStock.

Belgium headquarters for combined AB InBev / SABMiller entity

By Rachel Arthur

AB InBev has announced that the new group, created by the combination of AB InBev and SABMiller, will be based in Belgium. Meanwhile, other details of the combined group – such as top jobs and organizational structure – have been announced. 

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SABMiller Board recommends revised AB InBev offer

By Rachel Arthur

SABMiller is recommending that shareholders accept a revised takeover offer from AB InBev. Meanwhile, the ‘megabrew’ deal has received conditional clearance in China. 

US approval represents a significant step forward for 'megabrew'. Pictures: iStock.

AB InBev & SABMiller deal gets US approval

By Rachel Arthur

The US Department of Justice says it will permit Anheuser-Busch InBev to proceed with its acquisition of SABMiller. A settlement requires AB InBev to divest SABMiller’s entire US business, including its ownership interest in MillerCoors.

The world’s top 10 beer brands: BrandZ report

The world’s top 10 beer brands

By Rachel Arthur

Budweiser takes the top spot in the BrandZ Beer Top 10 Brands list, but which other brews feature in the rankings? 

Premiumization will be a continued trend for Chinese consumers. Pic: China International Exhibitions

Chinese consumers demand premium beer products

By Douglas Yu

The Chinese beer market is the world’s largest, yet it is experiencing negative volume growth after growing continuously for the past 24 years, according to China Alcoholic Drinks Association (CADA). Industry insiders say domestic beers have to look for...

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Bud Light wants to stand out from 'sea of sameness'

By Joseph James Whitworth

Bud Light is to get a new look with its first redesign in eight years including a reimagined logo and different primary and secondary packaging.

Africa takes center stage in AB InBev's new world map

A global beer shake-up: AB InBev and SABMiller deal

By Rachel Arthur

AB InBev CEO Carlos Brito has championed the tie-up with SABMiller as the creation of ‘the first truly global beer company.’ But where are the regions to watch: and where might there be challenges?

The reaction to AB InBev and SABMiller announcement: Beverage Bites special

Beverage Bites: News up to September 17, 2015

The reaction to AB InBev and SABMiller announcement: Beverage Bites special

By Rachel Arthur

Yesterday AB InBev and SABMiller confirmed they are exploring a mega-brewer tie-up, which would create a force controlling an incredible 30% of global beer volumes. So what would this mean for the industry - and what are the challenges it could face? Here's...

Coca-Cola and Budweiser speak out in response to FIFA corruption scandal

Sponsor Coca-Cola says FIFA World Cup ideals have been ‘tarnished;’ Budweiser says it expects ‘strong ethical standards’

Coca-Cola and Budweiser speak out in response to FIFA corruption scandal

By Rachel Arthur

Long-standing FIFA sponsors Coca-Cola and Budweiser have responded to the FIFA corruption scandal, with Coca-Cola concerned that the ideals of the event have been ‘tarnished.’

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